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YD09 WPV

2009 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,335 mi
Last recorded128,335 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 WPV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 128,335 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 125,620 miles

Undertrays/covers fitted to underside and engine- obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Jul 2024 119,731 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 119,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 114,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 110,980 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 103,671 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,655 miles

Both rear lower arm inner bushes starting to crack

Covers and shields fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 92,655 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear lower arm inner bushes starting to crack

Covers and shields fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,549 miles

Bonding starting to fail on both rear suspension lower wishbone inner bushes.

Slight deterioration of both rear brake hoses.

Pass 25 May 2017 76,876 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear rubber brake flex starting to perish

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 May 2016 69,562 miles

all 4 tyres starting to get low on tread 3mm

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 26 May 2015 61,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2014 52,161 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 40,746 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 33,204 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,172 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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YD09 WPV is a 2009 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 95,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD09 WPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YD09 WPV registered?

YD09 WPV is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YD09 WPV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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